Evening Emergency Dept Unit Secretary (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role supports nurses and clinicians, serving as the central hub for information flow and administrative tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Per diem evening shift, with hourly pay, requires a high school diploma and clerical experience; prior unit secretary or hospital office exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; clerical/administrative experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, multitasking and computer skills.
• Previous unit clerk/secretary or hospital/medical-office experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and physician order entry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients, families, visitors, and physicians while providing exceptional customer service
• Answering telephones, call bells, and intercoms, directing requests to the appropriate team members
• Coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while maintaining accurate patient information
• Entering physician orders and updating patient records using electronic medical record systems
• Preparing, organizing, and maintaining reports and unit documentation.
• Supporting the daily operations of the nursing station by maintaining supplies and ensuring an organized work environment
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient experiences

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Electronic medical records

Microsoft Office

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in Jersey City, NJ, seeks a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. The role supports nurses and clinicians, serving as the central hub for information flow and administrative tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Per diem evening shift, with hourly pay, requires a high school diploma and clerical experience; prior unit secretary or hospital office exposure is preferred.